Elk Street over Town Creek
GoodGillespie County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 140870B00175001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,458
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Street over Town Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,458 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,187 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Street over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Street over Town Creek carry?
About 3,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Elk Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.